Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D has found its Leatherface!

Casting news is a daily task when talking about Lionsgate’s upcoming reboot in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D for director John Luessenhop (Takers). But the one bit of casting news left unknown was who would play the chainsaw-wielding Leatherface.

Lionsgate have just offered a press release announcing that new-comer Dan Yeager will play Leatherface.

“Playing Leatherface will be discovery DAN YEAGER. Director John Lussenhop knew he was perfect for the role immediately, after a chance meeting. He describes the 6’ 6” actor as having “huge farm boy arms, a brooding brow. He’s quiet, circumspect, and immediately struck a menacing chord with me. After five minutes, I could no longer think of anyone else for the role.”

The film is gearing up for its shoot in Louisiana soon, and everything’s about lined up. Yeager joins Bill Moseley, Alexandra Daddario, Tania Raymonde, Sue Rock, Trey Songz, original Leatherface Gunnar Hansen, and Tobe Hooper, who directed the original back in 1974.

The 3D film is scheduled for an October 5th, 2012 release.

Source: Arrow

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